Experience the ultimate in natural shaving care with our Traditional Wet Shaving Kit – a skin-kind, close-shaving solution that lasts longer, feels better, and supports sensitive, allergy-prone skin. Choose from three artisan-crafted hemp oil soaps – Original (Unfragranced), Eucalyptus, or Neroli – all designed to reduce irritation, nourish the skin, and extend razor life. Paired with volcanic alum styptic for a clean, calm finish, this kit transforms daily shaving into a ritual worth keeping.

What's in the kit?

• Handmade British Hemp Oil Shaving Soap (available in three variants)

• Volcanic Alum Styptic – a natural crystal for post-shave care
  

• Option to include a natural vegan Shaving Brush

Choose Your Hemp Soap Variant

Each shaving soap is made using traditional methods and is ideal for sensitive or irritation-prone skin. All three are low-foaming, high-slip, and packed with naturally occurring glycerine for exceptional razor glide.

1. Original Hemp Shaving Soap (Unfragranced)
Perfect for those with fragrance sensitivities or who work around animals. This soap has no added essential oils and only the faintest natural soap scent.
Ingredients: Cannabis sativa oil, aqua, potassium hydroxide (100% British hemp oil, lye, and water).

2. Eucalyptus Hemp Shaving Soap
Lightly fragranced with organic Eucalyptus globulus essential oil, offering a clean, refreshing scent and mild antimicrobial properties.
Ingredients: As above, plus Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil.

3. Neroli Hemp Shaving Soap
Scented with exquisite organic neroli essential oil – a rare and calming fragrance that adds a touch of luxury to your shave.
Ingredients: As above, plus Citrus aurantium (neroli) flower oil.

Note: Once saponified, the oil and lye become soap and glycerine – no lye remains in the final product.

Volcanic Alum Styptic

A small piece of natural volcanic alum (1-2cm) sourced from the deserts of Morocco. Unlike ammonium alum (an industrial by product), this natural mineral is purer and gentler on skin.

• Closes pores and tones skin after shaving

• Stops bleeding from nicks and cuts

• Can help prevent shaving rash

• Doubles as a natural insect bite soother

• Larger blocks available separately as a deodorant

Alum is fragrance-free and should be rinsed and dried between uses.

The Shaving Brush

A high-quality shaving brush makes a real difference — it’s not just an accessory, but essential for a superior shave with our hemp soap & alum kit. Here’s why this brush is so valuable:

• Materials & Build: Made with FSC-certified beech wood handle and sustainable boar bristle. Natural and eco-friendly. 

• Stimulation & Lift: The stiffness of the boar bristles gently lifts stubble and exfoliates skin — improving the shave and reducing clogging or drag on the razor.

• Multipurpose Use: More than just for shaving — can be used to apply oils or scalp treatments, for detail massage, or even other grooming tasks.
  
  

Why Choose This Shaving Kit?

• Extremely close shave with reduced need to shave frequently

• Soap is transparent when applied, helping with shaving precision

• No skin occlusion – ideal for acne-prone skin

• High glycerine content provides slip, reducing nicks and shaving rash

• Razor blades stay sharp much longer

• Leaves skin moisturised, smooth, and calm

• Supports those with chemical sensitivities, allergies, and sensitive skin

• Helps reduce ingrown hairs, which are often caused by poorly formulated shaving creams
  
  

Available Sizes & Variants

Original (Unfragranced Hemp Soap & White Alum Styptic):

• Small / Travel – 75g Soap

• Medium – 150g Soap

• Large – 250g Soap

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Hemp Soap & White Alum Styptic):

• Small / Travel – 75g Soap

• Medium – 150g Soap

• Large – 250g Soap

Neroli (Neroli Hemp Soap & Rose-Tinted Alum Styptic):

• Small / Travel – 75g Soap

• Medium – 150g Soap

• Large – 250g Soap

Hemp Soap 150g with Alum Styptic and a Shaving Brush

• Original Unfragranced
  
  
• Neroli
  
  
• Eucalyptus
  

How to Use

1. Wet and warm the skin.

2. Apply a small amount of hemp soap to the area.

3. Lather with a shaving brush or fingertips.

4. Wait 1–3 minutes for the soap to soften stubble.

5. Shave and rinse clean.

6. For nicks or irritation, wet the alum crystal and rub it over the affected area.

7. Rinse the brush, the alum and the sink (tip use a Scrubby)

Yes – alum will sting on cuts! But it stops the bleeding quickly and prevents further irritation.

Storage Tips

• Soap comes in a reusable glass jar – store in a cool, dark place.

• Shelf life:

  • Original: 12 months unopened / use within 6 months once opened

  • Eucalyptus & Neroli: 6 months unopened / use within 3 months of opening

• Alum should be kept dry between uses. Store wrapped in a cloth or in ceramic/glass.
  
  

WARNINGS

• Avoid contact of the soap and alum with eyes.
  Rinse thoroughly with water if needed.

• If you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin please only use the original unfragranced hemp soap. 
  
  

• Alum will sting on broken skin.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Always perform a patch test before widespread use.

• If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

• Secure soap lid during travel to avoid leakage. Wrap alum securely.

Hemp oil shaving soap for sensitive skin

We offer three types of hemp shaving soap - the original unfragranced hemp soap,  neroli hemp soap and eucalyptus hemp soap.

All soaps are a traditional 'soft soap', ideal for shavers who develop a shaving rash or who are plagued by ingrown hairs. 

Hemp Oil Soap Original INGREDIENTS Cannabis sativa oil, aqua, potassium hydroxide. In other words, 100% British hemp oil, lye and water.

The Eucalyptus Hemp Soap also contains an organic essential oil - Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil. Please note, once these ingredients are mixed properly and the chemical reaction known as saponification takes place, the oil and lye water are transformed into soap and glycerine.

If you have sensitive skin, please just use the plain unfragranced hemp soap and the eucalyptus and neroli essential oils contain allergens which can cause skin reactions in people who are sensitive to their constituents. 

More uses for alum

Did you know you can also use volcanic alum styptic for insect bite relief – just drop saliva on the bite and rub the crystal over the bite, starting at the edge (to stop the bite spreading) and working inwards over the bite.

Large pieces of volcanic alum are used as a highly effective and safe deodorant, great for people who are sensitive to commercial deodorants and who want an unfragranced deodorant which really works.

FAQs

Question: I have really sensitive skin and react to most shaving products – will I be able to use traditional soap and alum?

Answer: So far, even people with sensitive skin have given both the hemp soap as well as the alum, the thumbs up. Try the unfragranced hemp soap to start with...

Question: I’d like a bigger piece of alum to use for shaving an deodorizing. Can I get one here?

Answer: You can certainly get a large and impressive alum crystal in our shop. Barbers and shaving aficionados may prefer using the larger alum styptic /blocks. If you can't find a piece large enough for you liking, call us as we have crystals which are up to a foot long!

Ethics of using traditional shaving soap

• Hemp Soap: 100% British grown hemp seed, oil pressing, lye, soap manufacture, packing, history and innovation. Long Live British Manufacture!
  
• Traditional low-tech products
• 100% biodegradable
• Fully recyclable or reusable packaging
• Safe for septic tanks
  
• Left as a concentrate to reduce postal costs, use of packaging materials and storage areas